Marc Carter
2012 Hyundai Azera Debuts in LA
The all-new 2012 Hyundai Azera has just been unveiled at the LA Auto Show and it is the fifth vehicle to adopt the Hyundai's signature Fluidic Sculpture design language. The second-generation Azera is powered by 3.3L V6 with 293 horsepower and 255 lb-ft. of torque. The V6 is mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. Hyundai claims that the Azera has...
2013 Cadillac XTS Introduces a New Cadillac Flagship
GM has officially unveiled the newest addition to the Cadillac lineup, the 2013 Cadillac XTS sedan that will arrive in dealerships in the spring of 2012. The 2013 XTS is larger than the current CTS, making it Cadillac's new flagship sedan. Cadillac also claims that the XTS will be the most technologically advanced production car in the brand's history. The...
2012 Fiat 500 Abarth Officially Packs 160 Horsepower
Fiat is unveiling the much anticipated high-performance version of the Fiat 500, the 500 Abarth at the LA Auto Show today. The 500 Abarth takes the tiny 500 and adds in a lot more fun. For starters the 500 Abarth is powered by a turbocharged 1.4L engine that generates 160 horsepower and 170 lb-ft. of torque. The addition of the...
2013 Ford Escape Officially Unveiled
Ford has unveiled the all-new 2013 Ford Escape that is having its world debut at Los Angeles Auto Show this week. The 2013 Escape draws much of its styling inspiration from the Vertrek concept that was unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show in January. "We call our all-new Ford Escape the 'Smarter Utility Vehicle' because it offers the strengths that...
Slow Fiat 500 Sales Leads to Layoffs
Slower than expected sales of the Fiat 500 has prompted to Chrysler to suspend production of the 500's 1.4L engine at Chrysler's Global Engine Manufacturing Alliance Plant in Dundee, Michigan. According to the UAW, more than 100 of about 400 hourly workers were laid off at the beginning of the month, although Chrysler claims that only about 30 workers are...
2012 Chevy Camaro ZL1 Starts at $54,995
This morning's headlines may be all about the revised 2013 Ford Mustang and the 650-hp Shelby GT500, but GM has just announced the pricing for the 2012 Chevy Camaro ZL1. The 2012 Chevy Camaro ZL1, which is a direct competitor to the Ford's Shelby GT500, starts at $54,995. The Camaro ZL1 is powered by a supercharged 6.2L V8 that packs...
Toyota Prius C Officially Unveiled Ahead of Tokyo Debut
Toyota has given us our first official look at the Prius c hybrid, which is the production version of the Prius C concept car. The Prius c hybrid is about the same size as the Toyota Yaris and will be officially unveiled at the upcoming Tokyo Motor Show and then it will have its U.S. debut at the Detroit...
2013 Ford Shelby GT500 Debuts with 650 HP
The 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 is here with a whopping 650 horsepower and 600 lb-ft. of torque from its 5.8L V8. Chevy Camaro ZL1 fans now have something to be worried about. The 2013 Ford Shelby GT500 is powred by an aluminum supercharged 5.8L V8 that is now the most powerful production V8 engine in the world. A top...
2013 Ford Mustang Officially Unveiled
Ford has officially announced the updates that the 2013 Ford Mustang is getting right before its official debut in LA this week. While we have to wait a little longer for an all-new Mustang, Ford is giving the current Mustang a refresh with a more prominent grille, new hood and LED lighting. The new grille and hood with functional heat...
2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid Arrives in Dealerships and Starts at $25,900
Toyota has announced that the all-new 2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid is now arriving in dealerships with a starting price at $25,900, which is $1,150 cheaper than the outgoing model. The 2012 Camry Hybrid is powered by an updated version of Toyota's Hybrid Synergy Drive system and a new 2.5L four-cylinder engine. The system has an EPA rating of 43 city...
